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Engkanto’s Vision for the Beer Community
Any craft beer enthusiast will tell you that the Filipino beer scene has come a long way, and Engkanto Brewery is at the forefront of this revolution. Their vision for the beer community in our global region truly inspired me. With a focus on awakening people’s senses and making them experience how great beers can be, Engkanto is shaking things up and staying true to craft beer complexities.
After I looked into Engkanto’s philosophy, I realized that it’s not just about creating great-tasting beers; it’s about building a community that shares the same passion and enthusiasm for craft beer. By making their beers more approachable, informative, and exciting, Engkanto is bridging the gap between craft beer aficionados and those who are new to the scene.
The Brewmaster’s Approach to Craft Beer
To truly understand Engkanto’s success, you need to look at the approach of their Brewmaster, Michael ‘MJ’ Jordan. With decades of experience in the US, Europe, and China, MJ has learned that connecting with people about the craft is vital. By creating beers that are more approachable and informative, MJ is making craft beer more accessible to everyone.
For instance, take Engkanto’s High Hive Honey Ale, which has just been crowned the World’s Best Beer for 2024 in the flavored category. This ale is crafted with pure honey sourced from local bee farms and apiaries, showcasing MJ’s commitment to using locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing methods. The result is a perfect blend of sweet honey notes and a hint of bitterness that has captured the hearts of beer enthusiasts around the world.
The Engkanto Brewery’s High Hive Honey Ale has been crowned the World’s Best Beer for 2024 in the flavored category. It’s a monumental achievement that puts Filipino craft beer on the world map.
Winning the World’s Best Beer Award
This Filipino craft beer has clinched the highest international honor, outshining 70 contenders from France, Canada, Netherlands, and other countries at the annual World Beer Awards. The perfect blend of sweet honey notes and a hint of bitterness has won over the hearts (and taste buds) of beer enthusiasts around the world. As I dug a little deeper into the story behind this award-winning beer, I was really impressed by how Engkanto Brewery is all about using locally sourced ingredients and sticking to traditional brewing methods. It really shows their vision of redefining the beer experience while staying true to the complexities of craft beer.
Other Awards and Accolades
Achievements like these don’t come overnight, and Engkanto Brewery has been racking up awards and accolades for years. In addition to their World’s Best Beer win, their Green Lava Double IPA clinched a gold win in the Imperial/Double IPA category, while their Live It Up Lager emerged as a champion in the Classic Pilsner category. Their Paint Me Purple Ube Lager infused with ube and desiccated coconut also snagged a silver medal in the Flavored Beer category. Understanding the significance of these wins goes beyond just the awards themselves. It’s about the impact that Engkanto Brewery is having on the local craft beer scene. With their beers now available in eight countries, including their recent launch in Australia, they’re solidifying their status as a global brand and paving the way for other Filipino craft breweries to follow in their footsteps.
